William John Minster

MINSTER, MULLENIX, MORGAN, CARTER

Posted By: Stacy Bliesener (email)
Date: 1/31/2015 at 21:14:27

William John Minster, 83, of Burlington, died at 12:25 PM Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born September 16, 1931, in Newton, he was the son of Arthur and Margaret Mullenix Minster. On March 18, 1961, he married Mildred Bernice Morgan in Burlington. She died April 24, 2012.

Bill worked at the Burlington Municipal Waterworks for 37 years and had also worked at IAAP.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean War aboard the USS Rupertus (DD 851) Destroyer.

He loved his sons and adored and loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing and going to the casino

Survivors include two sons, Andy (Julie) Minster of Sperry, and Archie Minster of Burlington; three grandchildren, Zachary Minster, Brody Minster, and Bailey Minster; and nieces and nephews, Paul Morgan, Lauren Morgan, Bruce Morgan, Julie Barker, Robin Elder and Rita Haynes..

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Chuck Minster, Ozzie Minster, two sisters Doris Carter, Harriet Minster, and two nephews, Jerry Minster and Donny Minster.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory.

The Graveside Committal Service for Mr. Minster will be 1:30 PM Friday, January 30, 2015, at Aspen Grove Cemetery with Reverend Dean Graber officiating.

http://www.thielenfuneralhome.com/obituary?id=1475382
 

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